TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, May 30. Uzbekistan,
Finland and Estonia discussed cooperation in digital governance and
GovTech development, Trend reports via the ministry.
The discussions were held during the meeting between
Uzbekistan’s Digital Technologies Minister Sherzod Shermatov and
representatives of Finland’s HAUS Institute of Public Management
and Estonia’s ESTDEV (Estonian Centre for International
Development).
The meeting focused on accelerating the digitalization of public
services, building integrated e-government systems, strengthening
secure data exchange mechanisms, and advancing digital identity
solutions and GovTech ecosystems in Uzbekistan.
Special attention was also given to simplifying public service
delivery, expanding citizen-oriented digital services, and further
accelerating digital transformation across the public sector.
During the meeting, HAUS and ESTDEV representatives shared
international experience from European Union digital transformation
projects, including e-government development, data governance
frameworks, and innovation-driven public service ecosystems.
The parties also explored prospects for cooperation in
introducing artificial intelligence into public services, improving
digital literacy among citizens, and strengthening cybersecurity
collaboration.
Uzbek officials emphasized that the country’s ongoing artificial
intelligence strategy is aimed at serving citizens’ interests,
improving accessibility of public services, and supporting the
development of the digital economy.
